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Birth of tiger cub caught by hidden cameras

By AFP

Posted:
10/02/2013 09:09:25 AM MDT

Birth of tiger cub caught by hidden cameras

(London Zoo/PA)LONDON - A tiger cub has been born at London Zoo for the first time in 17 years, with the moment captured by hidden cameras, the zoo announced Wednesday.Five-year-old Sumatran tiger Melati gave birth to the unnamed cub on September 22 after a six-minute labour. The pregnancy had lasted approximately 105 days.It was kept a secret by zookeepers who were nervous about the pregnancy. They kept a close eye on the first-time mother via special cameras so as not ...